Photo of Westward beach with gray sand & pebble surface

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Photo of Westward beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.3

Pleasant

Westward beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Westward beach?

The bar is located right on the Westward beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pebbleridge Kitchen and Visitors Centre is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Westward beach?

There are 289 places to stay in the Westward beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Westward beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=121558&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Durrant House Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3882975&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Morans Bed and Breakfast @ Lower Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7147793&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Village Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4415934&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Willets Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5208869&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">smuglers rest</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8590886&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seaquel</a></li></ul>

Northam, United Kingdom

#502 out of 570 in England

6.3

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Westward Ho! • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Cafe Pebbleridge Kitchen and Visitors Centre

7.4 - Good 550m

Cafe Pebbleridge Kitchen

7.6 - Very good 550m

Restaurant Pig and Olive, Westward Ho!

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Cafe The Coffee Container

1.1km

Cafe Slipway

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Cabana

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe A Slice Of Life Café

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Country Cousins

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant The Waterfront Inn

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Park Northam Burrows Country Park

530m

Park Crow Point

3.3km

Park Abbotsham Cliffs

3.9km

Hiking Area Near S W Coast Path

7.7km

Park Peppercombe Coachhouse

8.4km

Hiking Area Peppercombe Valley

8.5km

Park Croyde Sand Dunes

8.6km

Park North Devon National Landscape

9km

Park Goldcoast Oceanfest

9.1km

Playground Croyde Play Area

8.8km

Ice Cream Shop Croydes Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 8.7km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Carousel Amusements

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Kipling Tors

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Appledore Quay

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Instow beach

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Victoria Park

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Tapeley Park Gardens

4km

Amusement Center The BIG Sheep

4.1km

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About

Westward beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 62th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Westward beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Saunton Sands, which has a rating of 7.2.

Westward beach (Devon) is located outside the Westward Ho! settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Westward beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

11.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Westward Ho! • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Cafe Pebbleridge Kitchen and Visitors Centre

7.4 - Good 550m

Cafe Pebbleridge Kitchen

7.6 - Very good 550m

Restaurant Pig and Olive, Westward Ho!

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Cafe The Coffee Container

1.1km

Cafe Slipway

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Cabana

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe A Slice Of Life Café

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Country Cousins

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant The Waterfront Inn

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Park Northam Burrows Country Park

530m

Park Crow Point

3.3km

Park Abbotsham Cliffs

3.9km

Hiking Area Near S W Coast Path

7.7km

Park Peppercombe Coachhouse

8.4km

Hiking Area Peppercombe Valley

8.5km

Park Croyde Sand Dunes

8.6km

Park North Devon National Landscape

9km

Park Goldcoast Oceanfest

9.1km

Playground Croyde Play Area

8.8km

Ice Cream Shop Croydes Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 8.7km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Carousel Amusements

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Kipling Tors

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Appledore Quay

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Instow beach

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Victoria Park

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Tapeley Park Gardens

4km

Amusement Center The BIG Sheep

4.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1km from the beach

Seaquel

Entire Apartment

Appledore • 3.1km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9 Excellent

Catboat Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Westward Ho! • 3.1km from center

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2.6km from the beach

6.9 Good

Willets Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

What to do in Westward beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Westward beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Westward beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Westward beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Localities

Nearest

Westward Ho! • 1.2km

Transport

Airport

KEU • 50.4km

Bus Station

Seagate Hotel • 2.8km

Train Station

Barnstaple • 11.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Westward beach?

Westward beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Westward beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Westward beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Westward beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Westward beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Westward beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Westward beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Westward beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Westward beach?

The bar is located right on the Westward beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pebbleridge Kitchen and Visitors Centre is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Westward beach?

There are 289 places to stay in the Westward beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Westward beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Westward beach from parking?

The Westward beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Westward beach?

There are 4 attractions near Westward beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Westward beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Westward beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Westward beach (Devon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Westward beach (Devon) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.